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Thank You....

I wanted to thank you all so much for your responses! Tracey I didn't realize that when my EP said I was using my PM 15% of the time, that he meant daily.
I thought it was since the last time I saw him which meant I wasn't using it much at all.
NOpe, no desk jobs at work, I have been asking all year. They were hoping with a new budget they could create a position, But with the economy there is more chance of lay offs than that:(
Thanks so much for he info on Disability Cabg Patc...

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Thanks Ya'll

Thank you SO much for your support in response to my most recent post. I honestly don't know what I'd do without this place. Life is hard- filled with difficult decisions, and I sure as heck don't know anyone else I could talk to about all of this stuff. I'll keep ya'll posted.

Thanks again,
Angelie

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GO CARDINALS

How many ya'll watching the game this Sunday?
Ya'll be good and watch your salt.
Take care.

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Exercise + 100% paced ???

Ya'll,
Pardon me, and have mercy, for I don't mean to always repeatedly whine about the same thing.
It seems that I always ask the same questions, but I looked through my recent posts and couldn't find anything. I have memory lapses, plus I talk to myself a lot so it's hard for me to track if I really posted a question, or if I was just day dreaming.
what can I say?....
A good friend of mine has caused me to think seriously about my options, and it's causing me to reevaluate...

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Recovering

So I am in bed recovering. The procedure took longer than expected. 4.5 hours. It was very painful. They couldn't reattach the wire and had trouble extracting and replacing it. After the surgery I asked the doc how long I would have to be off work and he said a few days but just let then know. Last time I was off 2 weeks following and still felt rushed then. I really don't want to pull another lead and deal with this again, but I do want to go back as soon as I SAFELY can. What do you all recomm...

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Where can I get disability insurance

Just denied by State Farm and am now in a panic. Does anyone know what companies will offer disability insurance for those w/ pacemakers. My employer had an enrollment deadline (that I missed) now I have to prove my insurability. Please help?

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EMG and Pacemaker ???

Still trying to sort myself out.??

Septemper 17 I fainted and fell and went to hospital

September 23,2008 Pacemaker installed

September 25 My right shoulder experienced severe pain. On pain killers and numerous test to check
xray on Pacemaker, Arthrogram done, nothing found

Oct started Physio therapy, still on painkillers, still hurts

January new doctor, new Physio,new round of test for the shoulder, still can't raise the arm, still p...

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Thanks For Your Help

I just wanted to thank all those who took the time to read and respond to my Panic Attack story. It means a lot to me to know that there are people out there that are going through the same things I am, and that I am able to talk to them now. My mom has been trying to get me to look at a support website ever since my surgery, but I never did. Boy am I glad that I finally did!
Thanks again to everyone!

~ Melissa

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Photo Gallery features

I would like to shed some light on the subject of the photo gallery.

I have read a few post recently indicating that the new members are perhaps displeased with being listed last in the page count.

Does anyone recall how the photo gallery came to be???? It was through a friendly open discussion that it came to be known that there just wasn't enough money to make it happen. So the "Old Members" got together and raised the funds so that the photo gallery could be designed....

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PMC Awards, Part II

We are still open for nominations! Please see the other thread for the rules of nominating yourself. (Ok, there are no rules, but I wanted to sound official since this is the Oscars and all that!)

Our big award night is getting closer! The nominations so far are (drum roll please!!!!)

- most years with a pm- Blake at 31 yrs
- shortest time with a pm
- youngest age at implant- vbilbray at 1 day old or uvagershwin???
- oldest age at implant
- most replacem...

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Today is the day...

Well today is when I go in to have them check my heart out and make sure no damage was done when I pulled my lead out and then replace the wires. I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers and will update you once I can.

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Pookie

Pookie - Check you're messages!

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Pacer Chicks Unite

Hey guys!! Bill needs to be taught a lesson !! (See his last posting to me!!) Who's in??!!

xx

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BILL !

You are just jealous over a certain Mr C !!!

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Facebook

First I just wanna say that I really like everyone here at the PaceMaker Club. So please don't feel that I am casting aspersions when I tell you that I found another excellent online support group at Facebook:
"You're only cool... if you have a pacemaker!!"

Again, I'm NOT trying to woo anyone away from the Club, but just thought I'd share in case anyone was interested. A lot of us seem to have various questions that come up from time to time....and I'm thinking that having anoth...

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In regards to the Pacer Girl fight...

When can I join in???? GEORGE IS NOT NOT NOT GAY!! I call water balloons and the cream pie. I can picture the pillows and marshmallows flying like Canadian geese... Have fun and don't end up in the ER, we can do that on our own time!!!!

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Young People With PMs

Hello
I am 22 years old and got my PM in March of 2008. I am just wondering if there is anyone else on this site in their 20 that is going through the same stuff as me. Or anyone not in their 20 either!!!

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The PMC Awards

It's time for the Pacemaker Club Oscars! Guys, get out those tuxes and ladies start shopping for the perfect evening gown that'll show off your scar. Winners will get their very own cyber-titanium statue and a coupon for a free battery change. The award categories are:

- most years with a pm
- shortest time with a pm
- youngest age at implant
- oldest age at implant
- most replacements
- most sets of leads
- most babies with a pm
- most current presc...

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A flaw in the Off Topic Forum?

A true Off Topic Forum should not show up on the recent message forum. Amirite?

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Intrinsic Atrial Rate

Hi Everyone!

Could someone please explain to me what Intrinsic Atrial Rate means??? I googled it, but cannot find anything I can actually understand.

Thanks.
Pookie

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You know you're wired when...

The dog’s invisible fence prevents you from leaving the backyard.

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My eight year old son had a pacemaker since he was 6 months old. He does very well, plays soccer, baseball, and rides his bike. I am so glad he is not ashamed of his pacemaker. He will proudly show his "battery" to anyone.